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INSTRUMENT

FACTS of the

BETTER AND BRIGHTER.

Miss Margret KAVEN RELATES VERY GRAPHICALLY IN A LETTER HOW JOY

OVERCAME HELL DESPAIR.

THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY APRIL 8rn. 1905.

There is no joy like the joy of being again in perfect health after you have been disabled, 30 L pak, by the pains and after-effects of a ing, tolious illness. That is the dominating note struck io letter written on December 7th, 1904, by Miss Maxgrot Raven, of 127, Quay Street, Ultimo, Sydney, in which she most graphically describes her pains, and the wear- ffects of the disones that, in the

form of

ing, wrestion, tortured har for Fests, and

the happiness that has come over her sin

hor roles from all these miseries-

"REACHING THE BOTTOM RUNG.

In her latter she says: "I don't think any our in the world has suffered more orally from indigestion than I have. For years it poisoned my aristones, blatted all the happiness and sun. thing out of my life and brought me to the threshold of tho grave rena of l

"west of a hamlet south of Likwanpao, 6.39 p.m., March 7th." This remarkable document was written with the left hand, and ahown that though severely wounded Major Okombi rotóined control of himself to the last. The letter was carried to the Japanese lines by Private Hama- shima, od when delivered, its contenta powerfully affected Major-General Nambu,

GARBISON ORDERS.

HEAD QUARTERS, HONGKONG, 7th April, 1905. GENERAL OLDERs-London Gazetta-No. 55. The following extracts from the London Gazette ara publisked for information: Landon Gazetta, February 24. 19 5. Graon- For Guntis, Second Lieutenant E 8. Ward to be Lieutenant, sice E. N. E. M. Vaughan, pro moted. Dated 23rd January 1905. The Queen's Own (Rogal Wast Koat Regiment),

Becond Mesars. Vernon Byth way in their weeldy Lieutenant R. J. Huare realgus his Commis Business on the stock market has somewhat Gazette, March 3, 1y 1905,

JOINT STOCK SHARES,

share report dated Hongkong 7th April,-

Dated 25th

The

London Opera elackened during the week under review, und Ryal West Keat legiment). Sound Tieto- although a fair amount of investment funds at W. F. Heluaro to be Lieutenant, vann.!.! have beon lundled, and small speculative Trialaton Wykelam-Fionses. promoted. Daist busin business put through, we have nothing of any 4th December 1994. London Gazet, Maraly importance to report. Ratos have been well, 1905. The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent maintained and in the majority of cases show Regiment), Second Lieutenant F. B. Ham- improvements upon those of last work, which, phreys to be Linatenant, vice A. K. Grant, Pablications-No. 50. The underwentioned Official Publications were received in the Com- Orders, March 1905 List of changes in War Material, March 1995. Field Army Tables (Provisional) 1905.

I would takery taking into account the reported tightness of promoted. Dated 23rd January 1003,

money among the Chinese, in significant.

BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghaie, with

GARRISON ORDERS.-Orders-No. 1. Orders ware aat prblished yesterday.

Diving Service,No. 2. Divine Service will be conducted on Sauday as fullers- Denomi

1olacup re denezību u'l the paine, Belle: the very prozonaced success of the new Japanes and this day. Army List, March 1994. Army symptoms.and miseries it occasioned ms at ong tims or other. I was weak, thin, pale, and loan in London, and in sympathy with a ring of nerveless, unable to eat, sleep, work or enjoy in the London rate, shar-s here came into

fair demand,

and the tate gradually ross, with any, of the pleasures of society. This was when

but few sales, from $760 (quoted laat week) to was rosiding at Hyde Park, Adelaide, South Australia, of which city I am a native. I was the closing rate of $775. The sales reported attended at different times by quite a anmbor dating the week aront $779 and $7724, and a of radical men, but my cars kept on going few small ones at 8775. The market closes firm from bat to worse,

In the and I conid retain with an upward tendency. Nationals have been nothing on my stomach, and the rare eight of placed at 336 and more shares sould be placed food often made no etah and vomit. The at that rato, sfr ining from this cause frequently brought on a bleding from the Inngs which I thought was a sure indication of consumption. I had reached the bottom rung of the ladder of life, I think two years back, when on a friend's advion I began to take Molber Seigel's Fyrap."

**HER FRIENDS ALL NAKVELLED! That is the end of the first phase of Mise Kavun's remarkable atory. Now mark the jubilant feeling with which shy describes the action of the wonderful cure which trought back the mulight into her existence:To my great joy Mather Seigel's Syrup proved to be quite as good as my friend had represented it to b. From the fret, it enabled me to retain my food, and within a couple of weeks it created quite an appetite, a thing I had not possessed for years previonaly

I felt like 4 better and brighter being Instead of inping about the bouse, dull, dejected TRADE. and listless, I was soon able to take an active interest in the affairs of life, and go out into ancisty and unjoy myself with the best, After a few months of

with afety perseveranc the mortigino my health was thoroughly re- established, and I still remain quite well and happy they will only profit by my experience I am sure that no Das need enffer from indi-

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The final phase of Miss Raven's cano is con3 tained in the secon words near the class of her letter. "I alill remain quite well und happy!".

HOW JAPANESE FIGHT,

AND DIE.

The speris! correspondent of the Osaka Heinichi with the forces at the front writes

MALINE INSURANCES-Unious continue on offer at $700. and a little lower ente would pro bohly be accopted for if shares on the market. Cantons have been placed at $285, and more uru wanted at that rate. China Traders contione on offer at $h North Chinns main with sellers at T. 95, whilst Yones have improved to 8:20 with buy-rs and shares available.

FIRE INSURANO Ponkong w offering at $310, and Chines after all sales at $80, routinuo on offer at that rate

Troops Whores held at

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SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macan have been placed at 326 and $261. closing with sales and further small buyers at the latter rate. Indo-Chinas have rated very stendy at 8:20. with at limitel Imsings for cash. On time "Lunch will louva A.S.J. Pier for Stonecutter shares have changed bands at 8126 for June and 15 m +Launch will leave A.SC Per $127 August: The latest Shanghai quotation far yemun at nm. Escorts as ander will be is Tls. 98. Douglas has bon placed at 8344 furnished by the Roral Garrison Artillery to and $35. closing with buyers at the former rate pondust priconors to Church. Roman Catholic, New Star Ferriss have declined kalf a point to 828 with sales; other stock under this heading call for no remarks,

REFINERIES-China Sugars continue to rule fairly steady, but a few shores neo obtainable $234 for cash and at 8226 for settlements On time sales have been effected at $237 for August. Luzeus remain of 824, but shares could probably be placed on that rate.

MINING Raube have found havers at $4, and close in a small demand at that rate..

DOCKS. WHARVEF, AND GODOWNA-Hong Whampoa Docka con'inas neglected the rate has further declined to $204, with no hayors either for cash or forward. Kowloon Wharves have been dealt at $107. closing with sellers at that rate. Now Amay Dorka havo further declined to 824 with sellers and no business Farnhams after sales at Ts. 152. Tls 355 and Tta. 157 has advanced

stenly.

Wide Bolection of Maksa description of the part taken by the Takosonchite T. 169. at which last rate the stock co

Choren at the Factories and

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[630

Hongkong, 6th April, 1905, CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS are

$129.

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N.CO. one Mau. 1,30 a.to. Prosbyteris, ono N.CO. ne Man. 10.30 am.

Detail No. . Detail of officers for the

casting wesk: Victorin (a) Prison Visitor. Major A. C. Painter, Royal Engineers. b) Field Officer of the work, Capt. C. M. F. Watkins, Boyal Engineers. Next for duty. Capt. C. G. Pack Buroaford. Zud Royal West Kent Regt. (c) Sabaltern Officer of the week, An Officer, 2ud Royal West Kent Regt. Next for Duty, An Offeer. R. Gar. Artillery. Kowloon-in) Fisk Officer, of the week, Capt. & Bogd, Royal Garrison Artillery, Next for duty. Capt. H. C. Hill, 110th Mahent t Light Infanter. (b) Subaltern. Officer of the week. An Offer, 119th Infantry. Next for daly, An Officer, 119th Infantry.

By Order,

R. E. Boss, Major.

Chief Staff Ofcor. will play on the New Parade Grogad on Monday The Band of the 110th Mahratta Light Inf.

next the 10th instant from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

LANDE. HOTELE. AND BUILDINGS-Hong- kong Lands hare found bayers at $128 and closing steady at the latter rate, but shares are obtainable for forward delivery at an equivalent rate, Kowloon Tands have changed hands at $303, West Points remain Holy Canttaunion, 7.30 .. negated at Bot are enquired for at the

CHURCH SERVICES.

warranted to pure in either sox, all acquired or Regiment oconpion half of the village, whonnt 8140. Humphrerkoop Hotein are siezdy | Besponses, Ferial, Vonite, Savage, Perlms, Croton,

constitutional from the Discharges Urinary Organs. Gruvei, and Pains in the Back. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 year. Sold by all Chemists und Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors. The LINCOLN AND MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG COMPANY, Lincoln. England.

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BEWARE OF Japanese IMITATIONS,

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Regiment in the fighting, from which the Japan Chronicle extracts the following :—

After occupying South Likwanpa the Regiment followed close in the track of the retreating enemy, being so close as to use their Land grenades and bayonets Protected by the houses of the Tillage, the Enseinss made a stand. At noon on the 7th instant the both parties fronted each other in a deadly engagement, contesting ench foot of ggeaabd with determined obstinacy. A road nine fest wide was all that separated the combatants, The Regimente casualties were quickly increasing, when it was noticed with some 1bing like dismay that the enemy was being reinforced. The Japanese used hundreds of hand grenades, and at last charged in overwhelming force. A fearful melte unsaed, from which the Japanese xtricted themselves with the loss of a Laird of their force, the Russians leaving a hundred on the ground. It was simple butchery. One position had been retaken by the Russisus, who now concentrated their attack on ou

Before evening the companies of the Regiment had lost their captains and lieuton ants and were being led by sergeants and corporals. Lieutenant-Colonel Takenocebi in command had three rifle wounds, bat held himself erect by leaning on his orderly, Major Kitakawa was shot in the shoulder, arts, and

and was ultimately compelled to withdraw to the rear. Encouraged by the courageous example of their Colonal, the wounded fought heroically, bearing their pain while strangth lasted. Obeying the commands of Caionel Takenouchi to fight tothedeath and never retreat from an inch of ground once occupied, the men held their positions in despair against the constant reinforcements of the enomy.

General Noman witnessed the predicament of the Regiment from a distance, bat was unable to word help. having no

TSHOTYPE.

Colonel Takouauchi dispatched many non- gers with this object, but each was shot down on the way, and soon it was realised that the Regiment was entirely out off from the main body. ware woken in the sight, and the Colonel saw Ammunition become exhausted, rifler that their only chance of preservati lay in

together, Colonel Takenenehi spoke to Major Okoshi and said he had determined to charge the

enemy and dia. Major Okoshi was instruct- ed to protect the rooimental colours and re port to the General. Major Okoshi, wishine to hebt to the last, roluntant'y obered, and taking the colours, started on bis perilous journey to the main body, accompanied by about six men. In passing through the zone of the enomy's fire ther were a tarret for hundreds of rifles. The men were shut down one aftor the other, and before Majer Okoshi had gone two hundred pards, only two of his men remained alive. In another moment.

Major only one man was Okoshi's ecmpanion, while the Major himself was shot through the hand and in the body. Ho dragged himself along until, arable to Further, be foll. To the surviving las Private Niwa. Major Okoshi gave his commands, and after meine the private safely away with the coleure, Major Okoshi determined to kill hself in order aroid falling into the hands of the

onomy. Before doing this he wrote the following memorandum :-

final clearga. Gaberi pr moon-

1-1 retreated from the position with out sharing the fato of the Commander and my callentues, but this was due to the orders of my Commander. ordarsh

27 anticipated the danger of obeying those to make my raport and to bring help to my but on the way I are wounded and able regiment will therefore kill myself, and meet my commander and colleagues in a future world. I am wounded in my right hand, and am unable to draw my sword, so will shoot my. Balf with my revolver.

long life of General Nambu, and was dated The report conelnded with a wish for the

improved rate of $12. Shanghai Leads are qnoted at Tla. 115 callers.

COTTON MILLA-Interactionals have ad. ancel to $32 with beyers. Laeu Kung-Mows to Tis. 35 and Hongkongs to $161.

MISCELLANEOUS.-Dairy Farms are in ra. quest at $14, but no shares se to be obtain: ablo. Green Islands (new issue) have been placed int 317 and old shores rale steady at $27. his Light and Powers hers a vanor to 810 with sales. Watsons old) are enquired for st 8121 and a few now issue have changed bands

6 8121.

of 50 cents per share parable at the Hongkong MEMOS:--Wm. Povell, L., in 'erim dividend

and Shanghai Bank on 10th instant. Transfer books are closed to the 10th fasant, China Borneo Co, L., ordinary yearly menting on the lath instant. Transfer books are closed till the 15th instant. Hongkong Tops Co. r« dinary yearly meing on thinstant. Transfer books closed till 8th instant.

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